⚛️NRC Proposes Revised Industry Codes and Standards for Nuclear Facilities
Revised Industry Codes and Standards for Production and Utilization Facilities
Summary
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has received a petition for rulemaking (PRM) from Thomas Basso on behalf of the Nuclear Energy Institute, dated January 22, 2025, requesting that the NRC revise its regulations to remove specific conditions, clarify a specific requirement, and incorporate requested code cases to the next revisions of regulatory guides 1.84 and 1.147, which will be incorporated by reference into the agency's rulemaking on industry standards. The petition was docketed by the NRC on March 6, 2025, and has been assigned Docket No. PRM-50-127. The NRC is examining the issues raised in PRM-50-127 to determine whether they should be considered in rulemaking. The NRC is requesting public comment on this petition at this time.
Agencies
- Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Business Impact
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The regulatory text focuses on proposed changes to NRC regulations affecting industry standards, compliance, and operational requirements for nuclear facilities. These changes could lead to significant shifts in regulatory burdens, efficiency gains, and potential cost savings for business operators in the nuclear sector.